Thirdhand Vape Residue May Disrupt Lung Development at an Early Age
A recent study by Zaman and colleagues at Louisiana State University found that thirdhand vape residue may interfere with lung development at an early age.
New Digital Resource to Address Second- and Thirdhand Smoke Exposure Launches in Switzerland
“The Swiss Association for Tobacco Control, in collaboration with the Swiss Lung League, launched Switzerland’s first digital platform dedicated to providing resources about passive smoke and vaping exposure. The website,
Study Finds that Only Homes the Completely Ban Smoking Protect Children from Thirdhand Smoke Exposure
“A recent study published in China CDC Weekly found that while partial smoking restrictions inside the home can reduce children’s exposure to secondhand smoke, they do not fully protect against
New Study Establishes First Reference Level for Thirdhand Smoke Contamination
“A recent study by Matt and colleagues at San Diego State University and the Center for Tobacco and the Environment establishes the first-ever quantitative benchmarks for measuring thirdhand smoke contamination
Study finds thirdhand smoke chemical residue on indoor surfaces exceeds cancer risk thresholds
This study finds that thirdhand smoke exposure to VOCs may pose a greater incremental lifetime cancer risk than secondhand smoke exposure, driven by the sustained re-emission of carcinogenic VOCs from surfaces long after active smoking has stopped.
Educational Program Improves Pregnant Women’s Understanding of Thirdhand Smoke Risks
This study shows that an educational program can improve pregnant women’s knowledge, beliefs, and protective behaviors related to thirdhand smoke exposure.
Second and Thirdhand Smoke Exposure Associated with an Increased Risk of Liver Cancer
A recent study by Li and colleagues at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University in Chongqing, China, followed over 315,000 people who had never smoked.
New Research on the Health Impacts of Thirdhand Smoke from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
A new review from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory brings together two recent studies on thirdhand smoke, connecting findings on cancer risk and brain health.
Low-Level Thirdhand Smoke Residue Can Increase Risk for Blood Clotting and Heart Disease
A recent study by Badejo and colleges at Texas A&M University reveals that toxic thirdhand smoke residue can pose serious cardiovascular risks, even to those who never smoke themselves.
